New to Québec
Have you just arrived and want to achieve your objectives in French ?
The École de français is your best bet for acquiring sociolinguistic proficiencies in French, improving your skills, integrating professionally or studying in Québec.
Would you like to have your level of French recognized? ?
Whether for your immigration procedures, your employment or your study registration, the Centre de tests de français (French test centre) allows you to certify your level.
Do you want to learn French or improve your current level?
Whatever your needs, we have the right training.
Government of Québec French Courses
The École de français is a proud partner of the Quebec government to provide French learning services. Every year, it organizes four French as a second language sessions for immigrants. These courses allow newcomers to learn the basics of the French language.
To register to a course visit the Learn French website
Who is the program for
This is the only point of access to French language learning services for:
- people aged 16 and over on July 1 preceding the application for admission and domiciled in Quebec:
- immigrants;
- Canadian by birth;
- workers in companies who wish to receive these services;
- people planning to settle in Quebec.
Cost
Quebec government French courses are free of charge. Incentive financial assistance is also available to eligible individuals, subject to certain conditions.
Modality
These French courses are offered:
- full-time or part-time;
- in class or remotely;
- in all regions of Quebec.
There are also course options:
- fully online or remotely delayed;
- specialized by field of employment;
- in a working environment.
Registration
Registrations must be made with the Quebec government on the Learn French website.
Understanding the Quebec university system
University credit: a university credit is a unit that assesses the amount of work required for a course. Generally, one credit represents 45 hours of study, whether in class, an internship or personal work. Successful completion of a university course earns 3 credits.
Credited or non-credited courses: a credited course gives entitlement to units that lead to a degree. A non-credited course provides skills, but doesn’t contribute to earning a degree.
The Québec university system includes 3 study cycles.
Microprogram: short 1st or 2nd cycle training allows you to obtain a certificate of studies.
Certificate: undergraduate degree of 10 courses (30 credits), which can be followed full-time or part-time.
Baccalaureat: university diploma and undergraduate degree of 30 courses (90 up to 120 credits).
DESS: 2nd cycle diploma of 30 credits.
Master’s: university diploma and 2nd cycle degree of 45 credits.
Doctorate: university diploma and 3rd cycle degree of 90 credits.
You can register for a 90-credit baccalaureate or obtain one by accumulating 3 certificates of 30 credits each.
The certificates and baccalaureates offered by the FEP are recognized by the ministère de l’Éducation (Ministry of Education) and professional circles.